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| dashv:
Folks, I only collect what I intend to play and since I've discovered the wonderful world of importing I've learned of at least a couple of cases where the famicom version of an NES game I wanted was better than the US version. So far I've discovered the following games appear to be better for the Famicom than for the US NES: The Adventures of Bayou Billy (Mad World in Japan) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Jekyll-Hakase no Houma ga Toki in japan) Super Mario Bros 2 (it's a completely different game in japan) Since I've seen a lot of folks talking and trading famicom here on the forums lately I'm curious about what other games folks might know about that had both Famicom and NES releases where the Famicom release was better? |
| 90snostalga:
Great topic. I would say Dragonball Shenron no Nazo. It was released in America as Dragon Power and I think it's horrible compared to the Famicom original |
| kingrat101:
The famicom version of Contra has an extra chip in it that adds some more sound and animation, it's pretty neat but it's not all that different |
| zenimus:
I don't think Bayou Billy is better on Famicom. It's easier, and some stages look slightly different, but that's about it. If you can beat the US version, you'll feel like a champ! Famicom version also lacks the insulting "HA HA HA HA" voice sample! Castlevania 3 / Akumajou Densetsu is the biggest and most famous example. Famicom version has more advanced music, but enemies do less damage. Also the US version contains minor censoring. Both are great though. |
| maximo310:
Contra- More content than US Version Ninja Gaiden III- Easier game with password saves. Salmander Mad City Bionic Commando Karnov Rolling Thunder |
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